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Land of Rajasthan presents history of courage and glory
Survival on this soil is not just thought
Visit Ramgarh Crater - Vindhyan rocks
Best from September to March
Kotah Garh Musuem in City Palace
Understand Stepwell at Raniji ki Baori (1699)
Jaipur’s condensed bedding and Rajput fortress
Visit traditional system of water management at Alwar
Delhi – Kota – Bundi – Jaipur – Alwar – Delhi
itinerary
Join us on this spectacular tour and marvel at the 1000 years old Band Deva Temple built in the middle of a crater.
Kota situated in Rajasthan state in India is dominated by the Aravalli Delhi Fold Belt composed of Proterozoic to Infra-Cambrian metasediments with syn-orogenic granites. These are underlain by Archaean banded gneisses and overlain by stromatolite-bearing Infra-Cambrian to Cambrian sediments. Glacial boulder beds are also found within these Infra-Cambrian beds. They are overlain by younger Phanerozoic strata sparsely distributed in the region. Late Cretaceous volcanic of the Deccan Traps are present in the southeast. In terms of water resources, it is in the younger Phanerozoic sedimentary strata that the aquifers are to be found.
Day 1 – To Delhi
Departure from your home country.
Day 2 – Delhi to Kota
Arrival Delhi and then on transfer to the Railway Station to board your train to Kota on AG Kranti Rajdhani Express in First Class AC compartment (16:50 – 21:40). Dinner and snacks on board.
Arrive at Kota. Meeting and assistance at arrival and transfer to Welcome Heritage Umed Bhawan Palace. Overnight stay at hotel.
An introduction to the geology of Rajasthan*.
Day 3 – Ramgarh Crater
Day visit to the spectacular Ramgarh Crater. This feature which is of probable meteorite origin (research is ongoing) lies in Proterozoic Vindhyan rocks. We will also visit the Bhand Deva Temple which is located within the crater.
Return to your hotel for the evening.
Day 4 – Kota Sightseeing and then Drive to Bundi
Morning visit to Kotah Garh Museum in the historic and impressive City Palace. The Museum has a rich collection of textiles, miniature paintings, wall frescos and other objets d’art. This visit will be followed by a River Safari through a nature reserve sanctuary, rich in wildlife, where the geology can be studied in 100m high cliffs. Drive to Bundi. Transfer and check in at Haveli Brij Bhushanjee for overnight stay.
Day 5 – Bundi Sightseeing
Day sightseeing in Bundi including visiting the stepwell at Raniji Ki Baori. This architecturally-impressive construction, built in 1699, was traditionally used to conserve and store water. Given the aridity of Rajasthan, conservation and storage of water was vital and these stepwells were perfectly designed for the purpose. At the bottom of the well, the air remains 5-6 degrees cooler than at the surface. In addition Raniji Ki Baori provided public baths and a place to gather during periods of intense heat. One side of the structure is devoted to a pavilion and resting room for the royals.
Return to your hotel for the night.
Day 6 – Drive to Jaipur
Drive to Jaipur looking at the geology on the way. The geological surroundings around Jaipur are popularly known for its condensed bedding of various Quartzites. Stop on the way to study the geological factors before you proceed to Jaipur.
Transfer and check in at Samode Haveli and rest for the night.
Day 7 – Jaipur Sightseeing
Day of sightseeing in Jaipur including a visit to the famous Rajput fortress. The Infra-Cambrian red sandstone used as building stone in this and many of the palaces of Rajasthan is well exposed here and also in adjacent quarries.
Day 8 – Drive to Alwar
Drive to Alwar. The Tarun Bharat Sangh organisation will be visited to see their important work on reviving and revitalising traditional systems of water management. Water management has always been central to civilisation in this desertic region inspiring the construction of stepwells such as that already seen at Bundi through to the hydrogeological research of the present day, with its emphasis on groundwater quality and health. Overnight stay at Neemrana Fort.
Day 9 – On the final day
Departure for your home country.
Each of our programs can be customised to our client’s desires.
Accommodation
- Luxury hotels.
- Can be customized according to requirement.
Tour Inclusions
- Assistance upon arrival and departure at airports and railways stations
- Accommodation
- English Speaking Guide and entrance charges as indicated in the itinerary
- All domestic transfers within the country
- Complimentary drinking water
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- is recognised by the Ministry of Tourism - Government of india
- We are registered with Jammu and Kashmir Tourism.
- We are an active member of the indian association of tour operators
- We are a global member of the educational travel consortium
- We are supplier of services member to the United States Tour Operators association.
our promise
- We consider it our responsibility to make your tour special through best coordinated expertise on customising your travel just as you want it. Making detailed assessments of the destinations and being sure we qualify to provide the best services possible is our ultimate aim.
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